Iheanacho Is 9th World Best U-21 Star

By Johnny Edward: ‎ Nigeria and Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been adjudged the ninth most valuable Under-21 player on the planet earth, according to a report by Soccerex.

The Nigerian international who starred in Manchester City's pre-season defeat against Bayern Munich on Wednesday is worth £16.8m, according to the report Soccerex Prime Time Sport’s Football Value Index study, Completesportsnigeria.com gathered.

France forward Anthony Martial was adjudged the most valuable Under-21 player on the planet and was valued at £39.7m, a figure which doubles Iheanacho's worth in the top ten list.

Schalke's Leroy Sane and Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches made up the top three places.